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SUMMARY:CSO - Apr 6 - Apr 17\, 2026 - Safety Central
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URL:https://metrosafety.ca/event/cso-apr-6-apr-17-2026-safety-central/
LOCATION:Safety Central Burnaby\, 8321 Willard St\, Burnaby\, BC\, V3N 2X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CSO Training
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SUMMARY:April 13 - 24th\, 2026 - Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA 3) + Advanced First Aid Renewal (formerly OFA 3) - Coquitlam
DESCRIPTION:Course: Advanced First Aid (formerly OFA 3) \nCourse Date: AFA: April 13 – 24th\, 2026\, AFA Renewal: April 20 – 24th\, 2026 \nCourse times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm \nLocation: 914 Sherwood Ave\, Coquitlam \nCourse cost: Advanced First Aid – $878 per person\, Advanced First Aid Renewal – $698 \nThis course is taught in English and all reading materials for the class will be in English.
URL:https://metrosafety.ca/event/april-13-24th-2026-advanced-first-aid-formerly-ofa-3-advanced-first-aid-renewal-formerly-ofa-3-coquitlam/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Campus\, 914 Sherwood Ave\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3K 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Occupational Advanced First Aid),Occupational First Aid Level 3 Pro Renew
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SUMMARY:Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1) Training – April 16\, 2026- Surrey\, BC
DESCRIPTION:Join our Basic First Aid (OFA Level 1) Training April 16\, 2026 in Surrey\, BC. This course delivers essential skills and certification for workplace and regulatory requirements.\nCourse Overview\nThis training program provides participants with essential safety\, emergency response\, and hands-on skill development to meet workplace compliance standards. \nCourse Dates & Schedule\n\nDates: April 16\, 2026\nTime: 7:30am – 3:30pm\n\nLocation\n Surrey Campus –15685 Fraser Hwy Unit 4A\, Surrey\, BC\, Canada \nCourse Fees\n\nCourse: $98\n\nWho Should Take This Course?\nIs this Course Right for Me? his course is ideal for: Employees needing Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1) certification Anyone seeking Basic First Aid (BFA) Training for workplace compliance Individuals looking to Enroll in Basic First Aid for personal preparedness \nWhat You Will Learn\nParticipants will gain essential life-saving skills including CPR\, AED use\, wound care\, emergency scene management\, and workplace injury response\, while learning to support WorkSafeBC compliance and effective coordination with emergency medical services; successful completion earns a Basic First Aid (formerly OFA 1) certificate valid throughout British Columbia. \nCertification\nParticipants receive an official certificate upon successful completion. Certification length depends on the course type and regulatory body. \nPrerequisites\n\nPrimary: No prerequisites\nParticipants must be physically capable of performing required skills\n\nLanguage\nThis course is taught in English. \nWhat to Bring\n\nGovernment-issued ID\nComfortable and movable clothing\nSnacks / lunch\nNotebook & pen\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nIs Basic First Aid (BFA) the same as OFA 1 Training? -Yes! These are the same course—just a name update. As of September 1\, 2024\, Occupational First Aid Basic replaced the previous Occupational First Aid Level 1 training program. It remains fully WorkSafeBC-approved and meets all workplace safety requirements. Yes\, Basic First Aid (BFA) Training is the updated name for Occupational First Aid Basic\, replacing the previous OFA Level 1 as of September 1\, 2024. The course remains fully WorkSafeBC-approved and meets all workplace safety requirements. Both meet workplace requirements in BC\, but Red Cross courses offer additional national recognition and training flexibility. How long does my certification last? -Your Basic First Aid (OFA1 1) certification is valid for 3 years from the date of completion. \nServing students from \, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Surrey\, Burnaby\, and the Greater Vancouver Area.
URL:https://metrosafety.ca/event/basic-first-aid-ofa-level-1-training-april-16-2026-surrey-bc/
LOCATION:Surrey Campus\, 15685 Fraser Hwy Unit 4A\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 0Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Occupational First Aid Level 1 (Basic First Aid)
ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Safety Training":MAILTO:Info@metrosafety.ca
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SUMMARY:Intermediate First Aid (OFA Level 2) Training –April 16-17\, 2026 | Metro Safety Surrey
DESCRIPTION:Join our Intermediate First Aid Training ( OFA 2 ) training in Metro Safety Surrey\, BC. This course delivers essential skills and certification for workplace and regulatory requirements. \n\nCourse Overview\nThis training program provides participants with essential safety\, emergency response\, and hands-on skill development to meet workplace compliance standards. \nCourse Dates & Schedule\n\nDates: – April 16-17\, 2026\nTime: 7:30am – 3:30pm\n\nLocation\nMetro Safety Surrey (15685 Fraser Hwy #4a\, Surrey\, BC V4N 0Y6) \nCourse Fees\n\n Course: $178\n\nWho Should Take This Course?\nWorkers designated as Intermediate First Aid Attendants under WorkSafeBC regulations Employees in moderate- to high-risk workplaces such as construction\, manufacturing\, warehousing\, forestry\, and industrial environments Supervisors\, safety officers\, and team leads responsible for workplace emergency response Individuals required to meet WorkSafeBC first aid compliance for staffing and site safety plans Workers seeking advanced first aid knowledge beyond Basic First Aid (OFA 1 / EFA) Anyone pursuing a pathway toward Advanced First Aid (OFA 3) certification \nWhat You Will Learn\nCore First Aid Competencies: Advanced CPR Level C for adults\, children\, and infants Comprehensive airway\, breathing\, and circulation (ABC) assessment and reassessment Effective use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Advanced bleeding control\, bandaging\, and soft tissue injury management Management of airway emergencies involving fluids\, obstructions\, and respiratory distress Recognition and treatment of medical emergencies including asthma\, COPD\, diabetes\, seizures\, and cardiac events Treatment of chest injuries\, fractures\, and musculoskeletal trauma Patient monitoring\, documentation\, and preparation for transfer of care Advanced Emergency Response: Management of spinal injuries\, head trauma\, burns\, and crush injuries Prolonged patient care in workplace environments Scene management and coordination with emergency medical services Effective communication and handover to BC Ambulance Service and higher levels of care Compliance & Responsibilities: Duties and legal responsibilities of an Intermediate First Aid Attendant WorkSafeBC-compliant first aid documentation and record keeping \nCertification\nParticipants receive an official certificate upon successful completion. Certification length depends on the course type and regulatory body. \nPrerequisites\n\nPrimary: No prerequisites\nParticipants must be physically capable of performing required skills\n\nLanguage\nThis course is taught in English. \nWhat to Bring\n\nGovernment-issued ID\nComfortable and movable clothing\nSnacks / lunch\nNotebook & pen\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nServing students from Metro Safety Coquitlam\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Surrey\, Burnaby\, and the Greater Vancouver Area.
URL:https://metrosafety.ca/event/intermediate-first-aid-ofa-level-2-training-april-16-17-2026-metro-safety-surrey/
LOCATION:Surrey Campus\, 15685 Fraser Hwy Unit 4A\, Surrey\, BC\, V4N 0Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Occupational First Aid Level 2 (Intermediate First Aid)
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SUMMARY:Transportation Endorsement (TE) – April 16\, 2026- Coquitlam\, BC
DESCRIPTION:WorkSafeBC-Approved Transportation Endorsement Training \nJoin our Transportation Endorsement (TE) training in Coquitlam\, BC. This course delivers essential skills and certification for workplace and regulatory requirements. \n\nCourse Overview\nThe Transportation Endorsement (TE) course provides first aid attendants with the specialized knowledge and practical skills required to safely package\, monitor\, and transport injured or ill workers to medical facilities when emergency services may be delayed. This endorsement is required by WorkSafeBC when first aid attendants are responsible for patient transport. \nCourse Dates & Schedule\nPrimary Course\n\nDates: –April 16\, 2026\nTime: 8:30am – 4:30pm\n\nLocation\n914 sherwood Ave \nCourse Fees\n\nCourse: $128\n\nWho Should Take This Course?\nFirst aid attendants holding a valid Basic\, Intermediate\, or Advanced First Aid certificate who are required to transport injured workers Designated workplace first aid attendants in moderate- to high-risk environments Safety officers\, supervisors\, and emergency response coordinators Workers in construction\, industrial\, manufacturing\, forestry\, and remote worksites Anyone required by WorkSafeBC to provide patient transportation as part of their role \nWhat You Will Learn\nSafe patient packaging and positioning for transport Spinal motion restriction and patient immobilization techniques Proper use of stretchers\, spine boards\, and transport equipment Lifting and moving patients safely as a team Transport considerations for conscious and unconscious patients Monitoring patient condition during transport Communication and coordination with emergency medical services Documentation and handover procedures \nCertification\nUpon successful completion\, participants receive a Transportation Endorsement (TE) certificate valid for 3 years\, provided they maintain a current WorkSafeBC first aid certificate. \nPrerequisites\nValid Basic\, Intermediate\, or Advanced First Aid certificate (formerly OFA 1\, OFA 2\, or OFA 3) Government-issued photo ID Physically capable of participating in hands-on lifting and transport scenarios \nLanguage\nThis course is taught in English. \nWhat to Bring\n\nGovernment-issued ID\nComfortable and movable clothing\nSnacks / lunch\nNotebook & pen\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nIs Transportation Endorsement required if I already have first aid? Yes. Transportation Endorsement is required when a first aid attendant is responsible for transporting injured workers to medical facilities. How long is the Transportation Endorsement valid? The TE certificate is valid for 3 years\, as long as your underlying first aid certificate remains current. Can I take TE without a first aid certificate? No. A valid WorkSafeBC first aid certificate is required to receive Transportation Endorsement certification. Local Service Area Serving students from Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Surrey\, Burnaby\, Vancouver\, and the Greater Vancouver Area. \nServing students from Coquitlam\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Surrey\, Burnaby\, and the Greater Vancouver Area.
URL:https://metrosafety.ca/event/transportation-endorsement-te-april-16-2026-coquitlam-bc/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Campus\, 914 Sherwood Ave\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3K 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Transportation Endorsement
ORGANIZER;CN="Metro Safety Training":MAILTO:Info@metrosafety.ca
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SUMMARY:Basic Life Support – April 16\, 2026 - Coquitlam\, BC
DESCRIPTION: Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a globally recognized program developed for healthcare professionals (HCPs)\, emergency responders\, and first aid providers. It equips participants with the critical skills required during life-threatening medical emergencies.\n\n\nAt Metro Safety\, we follow the latest Canadian Red Cross guidelines to deliver practical\, hands-on training that aligns with both national and WorkSafeBC standards. \nUnlike standard CPR courses\, BLS focuses on high-performance resuscitation techniques\, team-based emergency response\, and the effective use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). \nWhether you’re a nurse\, firefighter\, paramedic\, or health sciences student\, this training helps you respond quickly and confidently to cardiac arrest\, blocked airways\, and respiratory crises.
URL:https://metrosafety.ca/event/basic-life-support-april-16-2026-coquitlam-bc/
LOCATION:Coquitlam Campus\, 914 Sherwood Ave\, Coquitlam\, British Columbia\, V3K 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BLS - HCP CPR
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